Role of Brachial Artery Ligation in Management of Prosthetic Arteriovenous Graft Infections

BAL in AVG infections is a safe alternative considering the critical general condition of chronic kidney disease patient. It reduces the operative time significantly and avoids complex revascularization and anastomotic dehiscence without any ischemic or bleeding complications. BAL near the elbow joint in patients with good back-bleeding can be used as a primary approach in an infected AVG. However, close monitoring of patient in postoperative period is essential.